Tooth health is as important as body health. Without healthy teeth, you cannot nourish your body. Floss, mouthwash, irrigators, probiotics... There are many tools we use to care for our teeth and prevent gum disease. But is it really effective? According to the study analysis, many of the things we do to prevent gingivitis and periodontitis are really effective as a complement to toothbrushing.
In addition, they have come to the conclusion that only a small number provides additional tooth protection, and that the vast majority do not have any scientific backing.
Today, we will talk about the most effective methods for avoiding gum disease and taking care of teeth.
Dental Health
It is said that about 85% of Indian people suffer from some sort of gum disease. Gingivitis is a disease that affects six out of ten adults in India, along with caries.
- In particular, the most continuous gum issue is bleeding, which 63% of Indians experience the ill effects of.
- 40% of people claim to be in pain and 50% have gum inflammation.
- 2 million Indians suffer from periodontitis, a gum infection that can lead to tooth loss, and 33% lose teeth.
What Does Work?
According to the study, the following tools are the only ones whose effectiveness in preventing gingivitis and periodontitis has been scientifically demonstrated:
Tooth Brushing. According to experts, it is the best way to control dental plaque and the cornerstone of daily oral hygiene. Brushing well takes at least two minutes. The Dental Team suggests partitioning the mouth into four sections, spending no less than 30 seconds on everyone.
Oral irrigators and brushes between the teeth: According to the study, they reduce gingivitis more effectively than other interdental oral hygiene devices, and both should be used in conjunction with daily tooth brushing to prevent gum disease.
Mouthwash: Essential oils like menthol, thymol, eucalyptol, and methyl salicylate, as well as those containing chlorhexidine gluconate and cetylpyridinium chloride, have been shown to be effective in reducing bacterial plaque and gingivitis.
Natural Mouthwash: According to Ayurveda, neem is effective to prevent all kinds of teeth problems. It is now new. It has been used since ancient times to clean teeth. Some use neem branches as a toothbrush to clean their teeth while others use neem juice as a mouthwash.
Of course, toothpicks shouldn't be used, but the study found that using them can tell you a lot about how healthy your gums are because if they bleed when you use them, that means they're not healthy.
Bad For You Teeth
Triclosan, a common ingredient in mouthwashes and toothpaste, is the only ingredient strongly discouraged. It is true that triclosan reduces plaque and gingivitis, as previous research demonstrated. However, a number of studies suggest that this substance is linked to the onset of a variety of cancers as well as problems with reproduction and acts as an endocrine disruptor by altering hormone levels.
The European Union prohibits toothpaste from containing more than 0.3 percent triclosan. This amount is considered to be safe for health.
What Is Not Proven To Be More Effective
Electric toothbrushes, dental floss, probiotics, and a variety of mouthwashes are among the things that haven't been proven to be more effective for maintaining your teeth.
Electric Toothbrushes: Brushes that use electricity. According to the findings of the researchers, they are no more effective than a standard toothbrush at reducing plaque and gingivitis.
Dental Floss: It is the true king of interdental cleaning, however, there is minimal logical proof that it contributes conclusively to the decrease of gum disease and plaque. The researchers say that doesn't mean you shouldn't use it.
Even though there aren't many studies that look just at floss or toothbrushes, both are still important. When there is a limited amount of space between the teeth, removing interdental plaque with flossing is especially beneficial. It almost certainly, lessens the gamble of pits framing between the teeth.
Mouthwashes: Tea tree oil, green tea, anti-inflammatory agents, hydrogen peroxide, sodium benzoate, stannous fluoride, hexetidine, and delmopinol mouthwashes did not appear to reduce gingivitis, according to the study.
Probiotics: Probiotics have shown promise in this regard, but their effectiveness in preventing gum disease has not been demonstrated.
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